It's been called "The Great American Race," and it takes place at a venue calling itself "The World Center of Racing." But when it comes down to it, there's only one word you need to get excited for this week:
Daytona.
The 2011 Daytona 500 is here, and the buildup is just beginning. We'll be here throughout Daytona Speedweeks, providing updates on all things qualifying, practices, Gatorade Duels and the 500 itself.
There are what seem like a hundred questions heading into Speedweeks: How much will the two-car drafts decide the race? Can Dale Earnhardt Jr. rebound from his miserable 2010 season and give his fans something to cheer about again? Will anyone take advantage of "Have at it, boys" right away?
Simply put, there's just nothing like the start of a new season. It's a blank sheet of paper, and no one really knows how it'll be written.
We know you're excited for the year to start, so keep checking back here for more.